Galleries · North West England
The Whitaker
In or near Holcombe.
The Whitaker — museum in Rossendale, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Whitaker is an art gallery in the United Kingdom. Address: BB4 6RE. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Rossendale, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.7002°, -2.2972°.
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Official information
The Whitaker is a cultural space that combines a museum and art gallery, offering visitors a chance to explore contemporary art exhibitions and engage with community activities. It aims to provide an accessible environment for education and creativity.
Place summary
The Whitaker is a gallery located in Rossendale, Lancashire, North-West England. It showcases a range of artistic exhibitions and is a cultural hub in the area. The gallery's designation reflects its commitment to promoting local and contemporary art.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7002, -2.2972
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB4 6RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Phone
- +44 170 626 0785
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm; late night Thursday 8pm
- Official site
- www.thewhitaker.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q29470958 (CC0)
- commons: The Whitaker, Rawtenstall, formerly Rossendale Museum, Lancashire, England 2008.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Whitaker?
- The Whitaker is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB4 6RE), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- What is The Whitaker?
- The Whitaker — museum in Rossendale, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Whitaker?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB4 6RE.
- Is The Whitaker free to visit?
- Yes, The Whitaker is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Whitaker?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB4 6RE.